Niccolò Paganini

Italian violinist and composer (1782–1840)
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Niccolò Paganini
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Niccolò Paganini

Summary

Niccolò Paganini is a human[1]. He was born in Genoa[2]. He was born on October 27, 1782[3]. He passed away in Nice[4]. He died on May 27, 1840[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], and guitarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,025 views/month, #5,874 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa[2].
  • Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4].
  • Niccolò Paganini was born on October 27, 1782[3].
  • Niccolò Paganini was born on February 18, 1784[12].
  • Niccolò Paganini was born on 1784[13].
  • Niccolò Paganini died on May 27, 1840[5].
  • Niccolò Paganini died on May 17, 1840[14].
  • Niccolò Paganini died on 1840[15].
  • Burial took place at Villetta Cemetery[16].
  • A child of Niccolò Paganini was Achille Paganini[17].
  • Niccolò Paganini held citizenship in Republic of Genoa[18].
  • Niccolò Paganini is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].
  • Niccolò Paganini worked as a classical composer[6].
  • Niccolò Paganini's professions included violinist[7].
  • Niccolò Paganini worked as a violin virtuos[8].
  • Niccolò Paganini worked as a violist[9].
  • Niccolò Paganini worked as a guitarist[10].
  • Niccolò Paganini worked as a composer[20].
  • A notable student of Niccolò Paganini was Camillo Sivori[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is 24 Caprices for Solo Violin[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 1[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 3[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 4[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Niccolò Paganini is Violin Concerto No. 5[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1782-10-27[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1840-05-27[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, italian, italian composer[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d581b2f2-f945-4566-a249-2d0171466993[34]

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Origins and Family

Niccolò Paganini was born in Genoa[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 27, 1782[3], February 18, 1784[12], and 1784[13]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[19].

Education

Studied under Ferdinando Paer[35], a composer[36], 1771–1839[37], of Duchy of Parma and Piacenza[38], specialised in composed musical work[39]; Alessandro Rolla[40], a composer[41], 1757–1841[42]; Gasparo Ghiretti[43], a musician[44], 1747–1797[45]; and Rodolphe Kreutzer[46], a conductor[47], 1766–1831[48], of France[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], guitarist[10], and composer[20]. A notable student of Niccolò Paganini was Camillo Sivori[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include 24 Caprices for Solo Violin[22], a musical series[51]; Violin Concerto No. 1[23], a musical work/composition[52]; Violin Concerto n 2 of Niccolò Paganini[24], a musical work/composition[53]; Violin Concerto No. 3[25], a musical work/composition[54]; Violin Concerto No. 4[26], a musical work/composition[55]; and Violin Concerto No. 5[27], a musical work/composition[56]. Things named for him include Paganini Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Italy[59], founded in 1954[60].

Recognition

Niccolò Paganini received the Order of the Golden Spur[61].

Personal Life

A child of Niccolò Paganini was Achille Paganini[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 27, 1840[5], May 17, 1840[14], and 1840[15]. Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4]. Burial took place at Villetta Cemetery[16].

Why It Matters

Niccolò Paganini ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,025 views/month, #5,874 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 90 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

He has been cited as an influence by Franz Liszt[64], a classical composer[65], 1811–1886[66], of Kingdom of Hungary[67], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[68], specialised in music[69]; Robert Schumann[70], a composer[71], 1810–1856[72], of Kingdom of Saxony[73], specialised in classical music[74]; and Zbigniew Wodecki[75], a composer[76], 1950–2017[77], of Poland[78], awarded the Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[79], specialised in music[80].

Entities named for him include Paganini Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Italy[59], founded in 1954[60].

FAQs

Where was Niccolò Paganini born?

Niccolò Paganini's place of birth was Genoa[2].

Where did Niccolò Paganini die?

Niccolò Paganini died in Nice[4].

What did Niccolò Paganini do for work?

Niccolò Paganini worked as classical composer[6], violinist[7], violin virtuos[8], violist[9], and guitarist[10].

What awards did Niccolò Paganini receive?

Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur[61].

Who did Niccolò Paganini influence?

Niccolò Paganini has been cited as an influence by Franz Liszt[64], Robert Schumann[70], and Zbigniew Wodecki[75].

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